"Stephen Colbert Reveals Harrowing Blood-Poisoning Emergency Details"
Stephen Colbert shares new details about his recent blood-poisoning emergency, revealing that his wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, essentially saved his life by insisting he seek medical attention after his appendix ruptured just before taping the final episodes of "The Late Show" before Thanksgiving. Despite initially downplaying the severity of his condition, Colbert ended up in recovery for nearly three weeks and returned to the air on December 11, praising his wife for her crucial role in his recovery.